Angela Laroche
Holyoke,MA
Summary
Knowledgeable about research areas and study procedures. Enthusiastic about setting up and carrying out awide array of studies. Diligent, industrious, and efficient in handling minute details with methodical approaches to gain insights into the legal field.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Motivated retail professional with strong sales, customer service, and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at selling different types of inventory and able to learn new information quickly to maximize new company contributions. I am an ambitious student pursuing a Bachelor’s in Criminology/Criminal Justice while minoring in African Studies and Political Science.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Spring Summer 2022 Internship
Project Destined
02.2021 - Current
- Engaged In executive series lectures
- Participated in Shark Tank-like Competition Pitch deals
- Attended virtual meetings, webinars, and conferences with different real estate companies to discuss property, land value, and amenities.
- Prepared Presentations to share with peers and mentors
- Learned about different ways to invest funds
- Completed weekly assignments using Canva.com
- Participated in market analysis discussions and evaluated value of different properties
Retail Sales Associate
Champs Sports
Holyoke , MA
03.2020 - Current
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by being knowledgeable on all products offered and teaming up with co-workers to provide excellent sales service
- Delivered sales, outstanding customer experience, and operational expectations
- Maintained personal and productivity goals
- Connected with every customer by asking open-ended questions to assess needs
- Maintained the ability to learn and share the expertise of products and trends to fit customer’s needs
- Maintained awareness of all product knowledge, and current or upcoming product/trends
- Contributed to positive and inclusiveness within the work environment
Teaching Fellow
Generation Teach
Holyoke , Massachusetts
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided mentoring, gave advice on study skills, and helped students with learning problems.
- Verified course design and delivery complied with school quality guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Delivered tutoring services to help students grasp course material and improve grades.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Offered assistance in writing and submitting documents and reports associated with accreditation.
- Created lesson plans for courses, modifying throughout the year to meet time constraints and specific interests of the class.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate the application of course concepts.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in the classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Completed two weeks of training in identity acknowledgment
- Community building, content, and teaching
- Led and supported daily sections of law 5 days a week
- Received daily coaching and feedback from professional teachers with the opportunity to practice and implement proven teaching methods
- Planned, led, and supported strategic and engaging community building initiatives to foster strong student relationships and investment
- Completed AmeriCorps term of service while serving middle-school students who achieve an average of 2 months of growth in reading and math
Retail Sales Associates
Footlocker
Holyoke , MA
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Gained knowledge on all footwear items and demonstrated enthusiasm and belief for product and company philosophy
- Seated customer to measure feet and properly fit with correct size shoes
- Presented different categories of shoes and shoe care products and explained features, benefits, and technical specs to generate sales.
- Operated a cash register, scanned items, bagged merchandise, and properly handled methods of payment to facilitate accurate sales transactions.
- Promoted a welcoming environment by acknowledging customers and engaging in conversation to identify footwear needs.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Educated customers on product and service offerings.
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences; Helped customers sign up for loyalty programs and submitted completed paperwork
Medical Cleaning Assistant
Holyoke Medical Assistant
Holyoke , MA
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Handled and stored hazardous chemicals safely to prevent injury or illness.
- Dusted ledges, countertops, files, office equipment, desks, and walls; Wiped down various surfaces using approved cleaning products to prevent the growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Operated carpet extractors and floor buffers while adhering to all corporate safety measures.
- Mopped and vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain an organized, professional appearance at all times.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Notified management of structural issues and major repair; Identified major repair and maintenance needs and notified management of concerns; Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and documented items requiring reorder; Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain the ability to complete daily cleaning tasks.
- Responded promptly to requests to clean and sanitize areas after accidents.
- Sorted and disposed of trash and recycling materials to keep common areas clean and organized.
- Handled, mixed, and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Organize custodial closets to easily find equipment and supplies.
- • Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
- Stripped, sealed, finished, and polished floors to maintain appearance and remove scratches.
Juniper Summer Writing Institute
University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst , MA
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Formatted articles, blogs and webpages with HTML, photos and infographics.
- Wrote and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy and articles.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Wrote fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, novels or biographies as well as advertising material for use in promoting sale of goods and services.
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
Retail Sales Associate
JCPenney's
Holyoke , MA
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered advice.
- Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
- Designed and deployed new display ideas to improve accessibility to merchandise, increasing sales.
- Readied merchandise for the sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
- Helped customers sign up for loyalty programs and submitted completed paperwork.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Folded clothes, Hung up apparel, and brought out stockroom inventory to the sales floor
Summer Legal Intern.
Just The Beginning- A Pipeline Organization
Springfield , Massachusetts
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Participated In Mock trials within the courtroom
- Shadowed Judges and Lawyers on their day to day life activities as professionals within the legal field
- Studied different Client Cases and analyzed case material with my legal teammates
- Conducted legal research to interview clients and take statements from important witnesses
- Conducted legal research to help prepare for group presentations
- Conducted professional webinars and executive series lectures to network with other legal professionals
- Cross Examined Witnesses
- Took notes during trial and assisted Judges and Attorney's with paper work
- Mediated disputes and negotiated terms with clients
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Howard University
Washington, DC06.2025
High School Diploma -
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School
Holyoke, MA06.2020
Skills
- Online research
- Team collaboration
- Data processing
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking experience
- Time management
- Proactive decision-making
Extra Curriculars
• Member Of Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School, Social Justice Committee ( 2018-2021)
• Member Of Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School, National Honors Society
•Member of Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School, Board Of Trustees
•Paulo Freire Social Justice Social Justice Charter School, Class Salutatorian Class Of 2021
•Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School, Pantry Volunteer
•Westfield, Ma Soup Kitchen Volunteer
Timeline
Teaching Fellow
Generation Teach
06.2021 - 08.2022
Spring Summer 2022 Internship
Project Destined
02.2021 - Current
Juniper Summer Writing Institute
University Of Massachusetts Amherst
06.2020 - 07.2020
Retail Sales Associate
Champs Sports
03.2020 - Current
Retail Sales Associates
Footlocker
10.2019 - 07.2021
Retail Sales Associate
JCPenney's
06.2019 - 12.2019
Summer Legal Intern.
Just The Beginning- A Pipeline Organization
06.2019 - 08.2019
Medical Cleaning Assistant
Holyoke Medical Assistant
08.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Howard University
High School Diploma -
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School